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<title>International conference association selects ACC Liverpool for Annual Conference</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100705</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/aipc_conference.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[DELEGATES from across the world have descended on Liverpool for the most important event in the global conference industry's calendar.]]></description></item>



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<title>BT Convention Centre to host BT AGM</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100621</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/bt_agm.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's BT Convention Centre, part of Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, will host the BT Annual General Meeting 2010.]]></description></item>



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<title>Best Performance Venue</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100611</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/tmp_awards_2010.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Echo Arena was named 'Best Performance Venue' at last night's TMP Tourism Awards, held at the BT Convention Centre.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool names kitlist for British Dental Association event</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100609</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/bda.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool's in-house technical team has named the kit used in its in-house production event for the British Dental Association.]]></description></item>



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<title>LIVERPOOL CONFIRMED AS HOST CITY FOR THE 15TH MOBO AWARDS</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100609</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/mobo_2010.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Multi-platinum selling artist and MOBO ambassador Leona Lewis joined MOBO Awards founder, Kanya King MBE, today to announce Liverpool as the host city for the 2010 MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile. The annual awards will this year be celebrating their 15th birthday at the Echo Arena Liverpool on 20th October. <br>]]></description></item>



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<title>Art Attacks at ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100604</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/art_attack.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/hole-in-the-wall-thumb_tcm166-177550.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool and National Museums Liverpool have teamed up to host an innovative art display at ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena.]]></description></item>



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<category>Press Release</category>
<title>ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100602</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/elvis_is_in_the_building.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/viva-las-xmas-rss-thumb_tcm166-176054.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ONE of Liverpool's most prominent venues is gearing up for a Las Vegas-style makeover.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool proves that "it's good to follow the crowd"</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100514</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/its_good_to_follow_the_crowd.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/sometimes-its-good-to-follow-the-crowd_tcm166-176516.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The strapline on ACC Liverpool's new brochure 'Sometimes it's good to follow the crowd' is having strong resonance as both corporates and venues make for the city's bastion of live events, ACC Liverpool.&nbsp;]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool gets Green Accolade</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100510</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/en_green.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/EN-Awards-2010-Thumb_tcm166-175964.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has won a prestigious 'Green Award' at an industry dinner hosted in London.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool is set to host the five-day AIPC annual conference in July 2010.</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100429</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/apic_2010_conference.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/AIPC-2010-Thumb_tcm166-175573.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[AIPC - the International Association of Congress Centres - represents 180 members in more than 53 countries across the world and is attended by CEOs and senior managers from the world's most prestigious venues.&nbsp;]]></description></item>



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<title>International Harm Reduction Association returns to Liverpool for 21st anniversary conference</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100423</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ihra_news.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/IHRA-thumb_tcm166-175237.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena, is set to help the world renowned International Harm Reduction Association celebrate its 21st anniversary from 25&nbsp;- 29 April 2010.]]></description></item>



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<title>Local champions to help ACC Liverpool do the business</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100423</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/liverpool_affiliates.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Affliliates-thumb_tcm166-175210.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Some of the city's best known faces have signed up as 'business champions' for ACC Liverpool, home to the BT Convention Centre.]]></description></item>



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<title>Global Green Alliance</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100415</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/green_alliance.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool to showcase Global Green Alliance at IMEX]]></description></item>



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<title>Now there is an iPhone app for Echo Arena</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100409</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/iphone_app.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/iPhoneApp-thumb_tcm166-174461.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Echo Arena Liverpool has become the first venue in the country to launch a free iPhone app.]]></description></item>



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<title>David McDonnell Announced as New Chair Of ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100330</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/chair.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Prominent local businessman David McDonnell CBE has been appointed as the new chair of Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool Ltd.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool takes up baton as leading convention centre </title>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100326</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/geneva.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Geneva-Thumb_tcm166-173919.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool and Liverpool Convention Bureau hosted an upscale dinner with a group of prestigious international event organisers last night in Geneva.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool awarded ISO 14001 status</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100223</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/iso.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ISO-logo_tcm166-171995.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has again boosted its status as one of the world's leading venues by adding ISO 14001 to its exemplary set of green credentials.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool augments its offering</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100217</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/augmented_reality.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Augmented-thumb_tcm166-171809.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool, home to the BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena, will be adding an extra dimension to events at the landmark venue.]]></description></item>



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<title>Brewer Gets The Knowledge</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100209</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/brewer_gets_the_knowledge.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Coors-Thumbnail_tcm166-171444.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Molson Coors (UK), the global family brewer, hosted its 2010 national conference in Liverpool because of a recommendation from... a number of local cab drivers.]]></description></item>



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<title>Food Glorious Food</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100205</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/food_heroes.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Food-Heroes-Thumb_tcm166-171258.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The search is on to find the North West's most fabulous food producers.]]></description></item>



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<title>What a 'wheely' good view!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100128</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/big_wheel.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Wheel-thumb_tcm166-170758.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[LIVERPOOL'S newest big wheel will be gracing the skyline just days after the city's current observation wheel has its final ride.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool hosts ABPCO conference for influential conference organisers</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100125</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ABPCO.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ABPCO-Thumb_tcm166-170474.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The city of Liverpool and host venue BT Convention Centre, part of ACC Liverpool, last week hosted the prestigious Association of British Professional Conference Organisers Annual Conference, 21-23 January 2010.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool Celebrates 2nd Birthday</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20100106</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/2nd_Birthday.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ACC-Liverpool-Thumb_tcm166-99704.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has hosted 670 events, contributing £400m to the local economy and bringing nearly 1.5m people to the city, since its opening in January 2008.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool makes its mark at the BT Tower</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091211</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/bt_tower.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/BT-tower_tcm166-168566.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool today hosted its prestigious annual London showcase to highlight the adaptability of both venue and city in keeping with its high profile status in the events sector.]]></description></item>



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<title>Twitterers gather at Waterfront</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091117</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/tweetup.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Tweet-up-thumb_tcm166-168833.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's social media enthusiasts attended the city's first ever TweetUpNorth event at the BT Convention Centre on 16th November.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool goes 'pop up'</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091209</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/accliverpool_goes_popup.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/lib-dem-rss-thumb_tcm166-166190.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool venue makes London its home for one day only]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool gets the green light on 'Zero to Landfill'</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091209</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/_zero_to_landfill.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Landfill_tcm166-168428.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool's Green Dream Team has fast-tracked the venue enabling it to add 'Zero to Landfill' to its exacting and respected sustainability charter.]]></description></item>



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<category>Press Release</category>
<title>ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME...A FABULOUS GIFT FROM ACC LIVERPOOL</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091130</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/advent_calendar.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Advent-calendar-thumb_tcm166-167736.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has re-launched its popular live advent calendar today.]]></description></item>



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<title>Eco-venues partner in Global Green Alliance</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091130</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/global_green_alliance.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Global-Green-Alliance-thumb_tcm166-167737.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Three of the world's most renowned eco-friendly convention centres have joined forces to create a Global Green Alliance; this initiative was a direct result of relationships forged at the recent ICCA Congress in Florence.]]></description></item>



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<title>Playing away from home at EIBTM</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091124</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/jog.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/EIBTM-09_tcm166-166511.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[In keeping with EIBTM's theme 'Technology and Innovation', ACC Liverpool, comprising BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena, is inviting delegates to try their hand at the Jog computer game.]]></description></item>



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<title>Elton John Red Piano Tour Date Cancelled -  Ticket Refund Details Announced</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091118</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/elton_cancellation.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/EltonJohn09_newThumb_tcm166-154304.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Sadly, due to venue availability in all four cities and the scale of the Red Piano show, these shows cannot be rescheduled and have now been cancelled. This includes the date he was due to play at the Echo Arena on 28 October 2009.]]></description></item>



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<title>Morrissey Ticket Refund Statement</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091116</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/morrissey_refund.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/MorrisseyThumb2_tcm166-158028.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Morrissey Ticket Refund Statement.]]></description></item>



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<title>Morrissey Concert</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091108</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/morrissey.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/MorrisseyThumb2_tcm166-158028.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Morrissey concert statement.]]></description></item>



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<title>Bob the Builder comes to BT Convention Centre Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091103</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/bob_the_builder.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Bob-the-builder-Thumb_tcm166-166642.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Can Bob fix it? Yes he can! Celebrating his 10th Anniversary this year, Bob the Builder's Live Show, Spud's Big Mess, returns to the UK and is coming to The Auditorium at BT Convention Centre Liverpool (next door to the Echo Arena) next week, on 15 November 2009.]]></description></item>



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<title>Cabbies Get The Knowledge</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091103</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/knowledge.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Taxi-Thumb_tcm166-166577.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[A special 'Knowledge' event, organised by Liverpool Convention Bureau, takes place at the BT Convention Centre on November 6th for local cabbies, concierges and hotel and restaurant staff in the city.]]></description></item>



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<title>Elton John Press Release</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091104</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/elton_john_update1.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/EltonJohn09_newThumb_tcm166-154304.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Sir Elton John being treated for E.coli bacterial infection and a severe bout of influenza.]]></description></item>



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<title>It's TweetUpNorth: BT Convention Centre Liverpool to become North West's TweetUp outpost</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091022</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/TweetUpNorth.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/twitter-thumb_tcm166-165884.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Jacquie Rogers, General Manager of the BT Convention Centre, part of ACC Liverpool, is to host the first TweetUp for the Northwest's event industry community.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool heads back to EIBTM</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091102</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/head_back_eibtm.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/EIBTM-09_tcm166-166511.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The constant demand by international businesses bringing their congresses to the UK's Northwest has ensured ACC Liverpool's continued participation at renowned business forum for the international travel and meeting industry, EIBTM 2009.]]></description></item>



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<title>Convention Centre Bosses Hit Top 100</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091102</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/top_100.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Event-Magazine-Thumb_tcm166-166510.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Two members of staff at BT Convention Centre Liverpool have been named among the most influential in their industry.]]></description></item>



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<title>Meet-up for a TweetUp at the BT Convention Centre Liverpool </title>
<pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091102</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/meetup_tweetup.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/twitter-thumb_tcm166-165884.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Recognised as one of the most technologically advanced venues in Europe, the BT Convention Centre provides the ideal stage for the networking forum which takes place on Monday 16th November from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.]]></description></item>



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<title>Believing is Just the Beginning!</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091016</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/believing.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/PrincessWishesThumb_tcm166-149871.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Tinker Bell Whisks Audiences through the Breathtaking Stories of Seven Disney Princesses and Their Inspiring Wishes.]]></description></item>



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<title>Davis Cup Debut for Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090506</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/davis_cup.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Davis-Cup-Thumbnail_tcm166-154601.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[International tennis will return to the Northwest with Great Britain's tie against Poland in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas which will be held in Liverpool for the first time in the event's history. The AEGON GB Davis Cup team will take on Poland in the Euro/Africa Group I relegation tie from 18th-20th September at the Echo Arena Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>MTV Europe Music Awards Rocks ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081107</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/mtv_rocks.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ema_logo_tcm166-133878.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The 15th annual MTV Europe Music Awards at ACC Liverpool was today hailed as the biggest and best ever.]]></description></item>



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<title>The Ting Tings add english twist to 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081103</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ema_03_11.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ema_logo_tcm166-133878.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Finalists of Europe's Favourite Act Revealed. Jared Leto and 30 Seconds To Mars To Host VIP Bar. Triple-nominated Leona Lewis and Anastacia to present Awards.]]></description></item>



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<title>Estelle and Kanye West Add Urban Flava to 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081027</sortDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Urban stars make debuts at Europe's most prestigious live event.]]></description></item>



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<title>Take That to perform at 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081022</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ema_22_10.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Pan-European live television exclusive of new single Greatest Day.]]></description></item>



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<title>KATY PERRY DEBUTS AS HOST FOR 2008 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081013</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ema_13_10.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Host also double-nominated for Best New Act and Most Addictive track. Awards' Presenters to include Sugababes, Solange Knowles, Tokio Hotel and Grace Jones.]]></description></item>



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<title>P!NK,  DUFFY, THE KILLERS AND KID ROCK TO PERFORM AT 2008 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081006</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/mtv_06_10.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Debut performance for Duffy who leads with four nominations at Europe's most prestigious live music event.]]></description></item>



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<title>2008 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS "RICKROLLED" FOR BEST ACT EVER</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081002</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/mtvema_bestactever.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Best Act Ever reveals surprise nomination as fans take Rick Astley's hit single - "Never Gonna Give You Up" - to heart. Madonna receives only nomination in Video Star Category.]]></description></item>



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<title>Beyonce to Perform at 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards as Nominations Revealed</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080930</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/mtvema_nominees.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Beyonce returns to perform at the most prestigious live music event in Europe as finalist nominations reveal that Britney Spears, Coldplay and newcomer Welsh soul-singer Duffy lead nominations across categories]]></description></item>



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<title>Ticket ballot for 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards launched</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080908</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/MTV_ticket_ballot.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Music fans in North West England to have greatest opportunity to buy tickets for Europe's most prestigious live music event.]]></description></item>



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<title>Organisers of the World Firefighter Games at the Echo Arena Liverpool have hailed the event as one of the "best ever".</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080904</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/echo_arena_wffg.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Thousands of firefighters from across the globe descended on the venue to take part in events such as the Toughest Firefighter Alive, the Firehouse cook-off as well as more traditional pursuits such as boxing and football.]]></description></item>



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<title>MTV Fans warned of ticket scam</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080829</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ticketscam.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/MTV-Thumb_tcm166-105685.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Bogus tickets for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool are being touted for thousands of pounds on the internet.]]></description></item>



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<title>Ticket Supernova for Oasis Comeback Tour</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080821</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/oasis.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Oasisi-News-Thumb_tcm166-130783.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Oasis's comeback gig has become one of the fastest selling concerts ever at the Echo Arena Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>BBC Sports Personality of the Year</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080222</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/spoty.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The BBC announced today that the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event will be held at The Echo Arena Liverpool and will be covered live on BBC ONE on Sunday 14 December.]]></description></item>



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<title>Echo Arena Liverpool Opening Extravaganza</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080114</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/echo_opening.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Former Beatle Ringo Starr was the star of the show as Liverpool's European Capital of Culture year kicked off in style in the UK's newest music and entertainment venue.]]></description></item>



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<title>100 days to go until Echo Arena Liverpool opens</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20071004</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/100daystogo.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[There are now just 100 days to go until the spectacular 10,600 seat Echo Arena Liverpool opens for business.]]></description></item>



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<title>Ringo to perform at Echo Arena Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070926</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/Ringotoperform.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[THE legendary Ringo Starr will be the first ever performer at the new ECHO Arena Liverpool]]></description></item>



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<title>Arena Box Office gets off to a flying start</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070717</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/LiverpoolEchoArenaBoxOffice.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The first concert to go on sale at the new Echo Arena Liverpool box office sold almost 1,000 tickets within an hour of trading through its contact centre and web sales portal.]]></description></item>



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<title>Supercross first on sale!</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070713</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/Supercross.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the most spectacular sporting events in the world is coming to the ECHO Arena Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>Five Year Arena sponsorship deal for Liverpool Echo</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070628</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/echoarenadeal.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's new waterfront arena is to be named the Echo Arena Liverpool as part of a five-year sponsorship deal.]]></description></item>



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<title>Winter Pops launches culture year</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070528</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/winterpops.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Bob-Prattey-and-Chas-Cole_tcm166-95582.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[A Winter Pops music festival at Liverpool's new waterfront arena will be one of the first events of the city's European Capital of Culture celebrations.]]></description></item>



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<title>A new top team for Liverpool's arena</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070328</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/team.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A new top team has been recruited to Liverpool's arena as it prepares for opening in January next year.]]></description></item>



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<title>X Factor Tour comes to Echo Arena Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070922</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/XFactortour.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Tickets have gone on sale to see this year's X-factor stars play live at the Echo Arena Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool Go Green at National Venue Show</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070903</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/Nationalvenueshow.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool team will be offering visitors to their stand a chance to dedicate a tree and to support a green approach to events at National Venue show this year.]]></description></item>



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<title>Take a Breather at Confex with ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090211</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/confex_09.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[BT Convention Centre proves it's a breath of fresh air]]></description></item>



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<title>Sir Cliff says 'CONGRATULATIONS' to Echo Arena's Millionth Visitor</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091007</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/golden_ticket.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A lucky concert goer was given a Knight to remember when Sir Cliff Richard presented them with a prize for being the millionth visitor at the Echo Arena since it opened in January 2008.]]></description></item>



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<title>Good things come in threes at BT Convention Centre Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20091001</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/hot_list.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[BT Convention Centre tops CandIT Hot List 2009.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool 'best of the best' at Tourism Awards</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090929</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/best_of_best.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has won two top awards in the sixth annual England's Northwest Tourism Awards.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liverpool 'top of the class' with corporate and association market</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090918</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/issotl.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's reputation as a conference destination is increasingly gaining worldwide attention as a series of education sector wins are announced at BT Convention Centre Liverpool, part of ACC Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>Third Time Lucky for Gordon Brown</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090915</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/gordon_brown.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister visited BT Convention Centre Liverpool today for the third time in the past twelve months.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liverpool Named in Top Three UK Cities for Second Successive Year</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090915</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/conde_nast.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Liverpool has been named in the top three UK city break destinations for the second successive year by readers of travel bible, Condé Nast Traveller Magazine.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool helps city top the UK's green agenda</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090824</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/green_agenda.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[City awarded key green business tourism award.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool Commits to Healthy Stadia Programme</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090916</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/healthy_stadia.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool, home to the BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena has signed up to the European Healthy Stadia Programme.]]></description></item>



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<title>Conference business continues to look healthy in Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090818</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/conference_healthy.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool is to host The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) annual congress in April 2011.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liverpool to stage Labour Party Conference for First Time</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090812</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/labour.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Labour-Thumbnail_tcm166-161222.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Labour Party is to bring its main autumn conference to Liverpool for the first time, generating tens of millions of pounds for the city's economy.]]></description></item>



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<title>Hat trick of healthcare wins for ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090807</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/hatrick_healthcare.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ACC-Liverpool-Thumb_tcm166-99704.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has won a host of new events helping to bolster the economy in England's Northwest.]]></description></item>



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<title>Games Bring £3M Boost to Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090727</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/corporate_games.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Liverpool was today revealed as the host city for the 17th UK Corporate Games in 2010.]]></description></item>



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<title>£1.8m event casts its web at ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080905</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/la_machine_news.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[LIVERPOOL'S Arena and Convention Centre hosted a £1.8million outdoor theatre performance which brought tens of thousands of spectators to the city.]]></description></item>



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<title>A Magical History Tour</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20071002</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/Magicalhistorytour.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The team at Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre is decamping to London to host a 'magical history tour' for event organisers, agents and media.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool announces its ethical approach to food</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080214</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/foodwastage.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Europe's newest convention centre has introduced stringent new policies to ensure all food served at the facility is as eco-friendly as possible.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool appoints Barclays Commercial Bank as preferred banking partner</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090310</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/newsrss.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Barclays-Commercial-Thumb_tcm166-149643.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Barclays Commercial Bank has been named as the preferred banking partner of ACC Liverpool Ltd. The Bank has been appointed to provide all banking and related services to the Kings Waterfront venue, home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool appoints Britvic as its official drinks supplier</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080716</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/britvic.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Britvic-Thumb_tcm166-129358.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Britvic has been named as the official drinks supplier to the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool Gears up to Open</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20071119</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/gear.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Acc-gears%20thumb_tcm166-106945.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Preparations for Europe's newest purpose built convention centre are stepping up a gear as the facility approaches its official opening in January 2008.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool partners Event ROI Institute to support Keep Meeting initiative</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090526</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ACC_ROI.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool announce a new partnership with the European Event ROI Institute in support of its Keep Meeting campaign.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool ranked at number two in UK</title>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070916</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ACCLiverpoolrankednumbertwoinUK.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/M-and-IT-thumb_tcm166-103350.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has come second in a major survey of UK convention centres - despite not being open yet.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool scoops Exhibition News 'Best Team' award</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090424</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ExhibitionNewsAwards.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ENA_tcm166-152955.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The BT Convention Centre, part of ACC Liverpool, has been awarded the title of 'Best Team' in the recent Exhibition News Awards, announced last night at an exclusive presentation in London's Indigo2 Arena.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool to boost Merseyside economy by 100 million in 2008</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080104</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/merseysideboost.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Press-release-7-Jan-thumb_tcm166-113963.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Echo Arena Liverpool and the BT Convention Centre are set to inject a phenomenal 100 million into Merseyside's economy in 2008, bosses have revealed today.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool to host joint police conference</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070601</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ACCLiverpooltohostjointpoliceconference.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Police-News-Thumb_tcm166-100742.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool has secured one of the UK's most high profile conferences for 2008.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool to welcome retail chiefs for one of its biggest ever conferences</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20071120</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/bcsc.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/BCSC-Thumb_tcm166-106946.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[More than 3,300 people are expected for the annual conference of retail property organisation BCSC (formerly British Council of Shopping Centres) at the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool next November.]]></description></item>



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<category>Press Release</category>
<title>ACC Liverpool welcomes its first conference delegates</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080222</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/firstdelegates.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Voice-08-Thumb_tcm166-114244.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre is to welcome its first-ever conference delegates next week. Over 1,000 social entrepreneurs are arriving at ACC Liverpool on Tuesday, 26th February for the two-day Voice 08 conference.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool wins major architectural award</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080530</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ribaaward.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/RIBA-Award-Thumb_tcm166-125652.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has won a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award, it was announced last night.]]></description></item>



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<title>Blogger goes undercover at Confex</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090216</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/confex_blogger.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Confex-Thumb_tcm166-100739.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's BT Convention Centre is taking a behind the scenes look at this year's Confex with a special blog.]]></description></item>



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<title>BT Convention Centre</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20071213</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/btconventioncentre.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/BT-Convention-Centre-Thumb_tcm166-112232.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[LIVERPOOL'S showpiece conference centre on the Kings Waterfront is to be named the BT Convention Centre as part of a five-year sponsorship deal.]]></description></item>



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<title>BT Convention Centre Hosts City's First Party Political Conference</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090226</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/lib_dems_conference.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Lib-Dems-Thumb_tcm166-100155.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[LIVERPOOL'S BT Convention Centre is to host the Liberal Democrats' main autumn conference, it is announced today.]]></description></item>



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<title>BT Convention Centre Wins Two Major Awards</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090227</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/major_awards.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Confex-Thumb_tcm166-100739.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The BT Convention Centre, part of the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, has been named 'Best UK Venue' at a major international industry award ceremony.]]></description></item>



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<title>BT Convention Centre's dynamic Head of Sales is named in UK's "Power 50"</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080417</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/power50.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Kerrin-Thumb_tcm166-123178.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The BT Convention Centre's Head of Sales Kerrin MacPhie has been named as one of the most powerful people in the UK's events and conference industry.]]></description></item>



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<title>Cabinet Take 'Day Tripper' to Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090108</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/cabinet_day_tripper.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Bob-Jacquie-PM-Thumb_tcm166-145972.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted his first Cabinet meeting of 2009 at Liverpool's BT Convention Centre today (Thursday Jan 8th).]]></description></item>



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<title>Conference Injects £1.5M into Local Economy</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081113</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/Shopping_Centre_annual_conference.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/BCSC-Thumb_tcm166-125020.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[MILLIONS of pounds are thought to have been injected into Liverpool's economy following the British Council of Shopping Centre's annual conference and showcase.]]></description></item>



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<title>Construction Update</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070822</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/constructionupdate.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ACC-Liverpool-Thumb_tcm166-99704.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The latest update on the construction progress for ACC Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>E.ON named as the official energy supplier to Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080108</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/eon.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/eon-thumb_tcm166-129354.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[E.ON, one of the UK's leading power and gas companies, has been appointed as official supplier to Liverpool's showpiece arena and convention centre to supply all the complex's energy needs.]]></description></item>



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<title>Eco-venues share best practice in Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090522</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/Eco_venues.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Vanc-cape-Thumbnail_tcm166-155985.png</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool hosts officials from international eco-friendly convention centres as they visited to debate green developments.]]></description></item>



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<title>Final element of ACC Liverpool is completed as captains of industry arrive in the city </title>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080428</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/finalelement.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Auditorium-Thumb_tcm166-123599.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[A major event is to be held in the final part of ACC Liverpool to open this week, marking the total completion of the new facility.]]></description></item>



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<title>Football Legends Call In at ACC Liverpool with a Very Special Visitor</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090121</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/fa_cup.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/FA-Cup-Thumb_tcm166-146839.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Staff at Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre have greeted a very special visitor to the venue - the FA Cup.]]></description></item>



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<category>News Item</category>
<title>From the Classroom to the Convention Centre</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081205</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/NUT.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/NUT-Thumb_tcm166-143532.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[MORE than 1,500 teachers will descend on Liverpool for six days next year for the National Union of Teachers' (NUT) annual conference.]]></description></item>



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<title>GRAND Designs presenter Kevin McCloud Hosts Stirling Prize at ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081006</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/kevin_mccloud.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/RIBA-Thumb_tcm166-133490.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[GRAND Designs presenter Kevin McCloud will run the rule over one of the grandest designs in the conference industry when he presents this year's Stirling Prize from the Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>Grand Designs Presenter Kevin McCloud presents Stirling Prize</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081023</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/stirling_prize.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Stirling-Prize-Thumb_tcm166-134458.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[GRAND Designs presenter Kevin McCloud ran the rule over one of the grandest designs in Liverpool when he presented this year's Stirling Prize from the city's Arena and Convention Centre.]]></description></item>



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<title>Health Secretary Andy Burnham visits BT Convention Centre</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090611</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/AndyBurnham.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/AndyBurnhamThumb_tcm166-157228.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Newly-appointed health secretary Andy Burnham MP was visiting Liverpool on Thursday June 11th to address a high profile NHS conference.]]></description></item>



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<title>Healthy Outlook for BT Convention Centre</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090703</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/healthy_outlook.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/BMA-Logo_tcm166-158795.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool was the focus of the country's health agenda this week as the city staged its second high profile medical conference within a month.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liberal Democrats hail Spring conference in Liverpool as an enormous success</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080310</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/libdems_success.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Lib-Dems-Thumb_tcm166-100155.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The chairman of the Liberal Democrats, Lord Rennard, has hailed the party's Spring Conference at ACC Liverpool as an enormous success, adding that delegates were 'determined' to return to the city in the future.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liberal Democrats to hold Spring conference in Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070830</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/libdems.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Lib-Dems-Thumb_tcm166-100155.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Liberal Democrats are to hold their next Spring conference in Liverpool, it is announced today. The party has chosen the city's new £146m Arena and Convention Centre as the venue, citing its green credentials as one of the key attractions.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liberal Democrats head for ACC Liverpool for spring conference</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080305</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/libdemsconference.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Lib-Dems-Thumb_tcm166-100155.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre will host its first political party conference this week.]]></description></item>



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<category>Press Release</category>
<title>Liberal Democrats to hold Spring Conference in Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070626</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/newsrss.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/libdemscropped120x90_tcm166-94014.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Liberal Democrats are to hold their next Spring conference in Liverpool, it is announced today. The party has chosen the city's new £146m Arena and Convention Centre as the venue, citing its green credentials as one of the key attractions.]]></description></item>



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<category>News Item</category>
<title>Live Surgery Performed via Video Link at BACO 2009</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090710</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/baco.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/BACO-Thumb_tcm166-159539.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology and ENT Expo (BACO), provided a live visual experience to delegates at this week's conference held at the BT Convention Centre, part of ACC Liverpool, from the 8th - 10th July.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liverpool hosts leading business travel conference</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090325</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/itm.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ITM-Thumb_tcm166-150695.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[LIVERPOOL'S credentials as a leisure and business tourism destination will receive a major boost today when 500 travel management specialists descend on the BT Convention Centre for the Institute of Travel Management's Annual Conference.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liverpool offers a warm welcome to disabled delegates</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081013</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/disability_awareness_event.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/TMP_thumb_tcm166-133828.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[An event promoting disability awareness amongst the hotel and conference industry is taking place in Liverpool this month.]]></description></item>



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<category>Press Release</category>
<title>Liverpool to host TUC Annual Congress 2009</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080214</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/tuc.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/TUC-Thumb_tcm166-116769.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[One of the highest profile political events in the UK - the TUC annual Congress - is to be held in Liverpool for the first time, it is announced today.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre Nominated for Top Green Awards</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090507</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/top_green_award_nomination.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/NW-Business-Env-Awards-thumb_tcm166-154979.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool has been shortlisted for two awards in the annual Northwest Business Environment Awards hosted by Mersey Basin Campaign in Partnership with NWDA.]]></description></item>



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<title>Liverpool's BT Convention Centre's Silver Lining</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090224</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/m_and_it_silver.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/M-and-IT-thumb_tcm166-103350.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The BT Convention Centre, part of the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, is celebrating after winning silver for 'Best UK Conference Centre' at the Meeting and Incentive Travel (M and IT) awards.]]></description></item>



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<title>Museums Association Annual Conference takes place in BT Convention Centre Liverpool, October 2008</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20081003</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/museums_association.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Museums-assoc-thumb_tcm166-122929.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Museums Association (MA) is holding its annual conference and exhibition in Liverpool, at the new BT Convention Centre. The conference runs 6-8 October and the exhibition 6-7 October.]]></description></item>



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<title>National Association of Head Teachers annual conference</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070703</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/teachers.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/naht_tcm166-95416.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The National Association of Head Teachers is to hold its high-profile annual conference in Liverpool for the first time in May next year.]]></description></item>



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<title>New delegate card delivers added value to ACC Liverpool visitors</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090515</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/delegate_card.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Delegate-card-thumb_tcm166-155541.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[ACC Liverpool and Liverpool Convention Bureau join forces to deliver added value to delegates.]]></description></item>



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<title>Prime Minister makes Surprise Visit to Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080904</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/pm_visit.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/PM-Thumb_tcm166-131620.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister chose Liverpool's BT Convention Centre as the location for a surprise speech on the British economy today (Thursday September 4).]]></description></item>



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<title>RCN to hold first AGM in Liverpool </title>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070328</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/nursing.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/royalcollegeofnursing_tcm166-94515.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing is to hold its annual general meeting in Liverpool for the first time ever. The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool will host the event in October 2008.]]></description></item>



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<category>Press Release</category>
<title>Retail property event brings £1.5M spending power to Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080922</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/BCSC_9_08.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/BCSC-Thumb_tcm166-106946.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest trade shows to be held in Liverpool - BCSC's (formerly British Council of Shopping Centres) annual Conference and Showcase - will inject thousands of pounds into the city's economy over its three-day event this November.]]></description></item>



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<title>Success at Confex</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070320</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/confex.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Confex-Thumb_tcm166-100739.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool has been overwhelmed with enquiries from conference organisers who want to bring their meetings and events to the city during 2008.]]></description></item>



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<title>Supermarket Boss Checks Out ACC Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090708</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/sir_terry_leahy.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Sir-Terry-Leahy_tcm166-159060.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has branded ACC Liverpool "magnificent".]]></description></item>



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<title>Supermarket Bosses Check Out Liverpool</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080820</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/iceland.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Iceland-Thumb_tcm166-130752.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The UK's leading frozen food store Iceland, is to host its annual managers' conference in Liverpool.]]></description></item>



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<title>The Business Convention</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080305</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/businessconvention.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Chamber-Thumb_tcm166-116914.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The British Chambers of Commerce has found that moving its annual conference from London, has re-invigorated the event.]]></description></item>



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<title>The Queen formally opens ACC Liverpool, home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre </title>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080522</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/royalopening.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Queen-Thumb_tcm166-125220.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Queen formally opened the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACC Liverpool) today. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were given a tour of the ACC Liverpool, home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre, before The Queen unveiled a plaque marking its final completion and opening.]]></description></item>



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<title>The Queen to visit ACC Liverpool, home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080508</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/thequeen.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ACC-Liverpool-Thumb_tcm166-99704.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The Queen is to tour the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACC Liverpool) and unveil a plaque marking its completion and formal opening, it is announced today.]]></description></item>



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<title>Topping out ceremony </title>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20070428</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/toppingout.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/dhecropped120x90_tcm166-94020.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre has already taken bookings for 83 events ahead of its opening next year, it was revealed today.]]></description></item>



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<title>UK's top police officers head for BT Convention Centre</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080623</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/police_head_to_liverpool.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/acpothumb_tcm166-127088.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The UK's most senior police officers and police authorities are heading for Liverpool tomorrow (Tuesday June 24, 2008) as the BT Convention Centre hosts the annual ACPO-APA summer conference.]]></description></item>



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<title>Wind turbines installed</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080128</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/windturbines.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Turbine-Thumb_tcm166-115786.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[The installation of five 20-metre wind turbines has begun on the site of Liverpool's new Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre. The low-noise turbines are being introduced as part of ACC Liverpool's mission to be the most environmentally-friendly facility of its kind in Europe.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool celebrates first birthday</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090105</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/ACCL_birthday.asp</link>
<image>http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/ACC-Liverpool-Thumb_tcm166-99704.jpg</image>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre has contributed £200million to the local economy in its first year, it was revealed today.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool goes to London</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/london_showcase_08.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[THE team from Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre travelled to London to host their third annual showcase.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool joins AIPC board</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090710</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/aipc.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Jacquie Rogers, General Manager of BT Convention Centre, part of ACC Liverpool, has been voted onto the board of International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) with 97% of votes.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool supports event organisers with new Keep Meeting campaign</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20090416</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/keep_meeting.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Liverpool's award-winning, eco-friendly Arena and Convention Centre plans to help event organisers to measure ROI and maximise event spend at the venue with a new initiative, Keep Meeting.]]></description></item>



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<title>ACC Liverpool is named Best UK Venue</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0</pubDate>
<sortDate>20080222</sortDate>
<link>http://www.accliverpool.com/mediacentre/news/bestukvenue.asp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Judges at International Confex, held each February at Earl's Court in London, bestowed the accolade on the brand-new £164million waterfront venue, adding: "This is a venue worthy of the claim: Capital of Conference."]]></description></item>

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